used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he was aware that Tracey was a smart man, and long-headed.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But he was aware that Tracey was a smart man, and long-headed.
Baldwins
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From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was aware that Tracey was a smart man, and long-headed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
Calvert
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From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
ColeridgenounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
Hampstead
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From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
long-headedadjective
having a dolichocephalic head
From this reading But he was aware that Tracey was a smart man, and long-headed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he was aware that Tracey was a smart man, and long-headed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
not any; not one
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
a brief written record
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading But he was aware that Tracey was a smart man, and long-headed.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
TENANTnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
Tracey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW TENANT Arnold one day received a note from Luther Tracey asking him to call at Fairy Lodge, Coleridge Lane, Hampstead.
precisely as stated
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
at the time that
From this reading He knew Tracey very slightly, having only met him when paying a visit to the Baldwins, when Laura was stopping there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It struck Calvert as possible that Laura might have consulted with the American about the matter of the murder, and that this invitation might be the outcome of a consultation between them.
showing curiosity
From this reading Wondering what the American was doing in that house, Calvert lost no time in obeying the summons.
